<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><italic>Arabis recta </italic>is one of the rarest species in Poland. It has been reported from 15 sites, mostly in the Nida Basin (Ma≥opolska Upland). The plant is a component of xerothermic grasslands but it can also grow in arable fields and fallows. In Poland, <italic>Arabis recta </italic>is considered to be threatened by natural succession and herbicide use. However, according to recent studies, it should be treated as an endangered species (EN category) in the country.</p></abstract>

Arabis recta is one of the rarest species in Poland. It has been reported from 15 sites, mostly in the Nida Basin (Ma≥opolska Upland). The plant is a component of xerothermic grasslands but it can also grow in arable fields and fallows. In Poland, Arabis recta is considered to be threatened by natural succession and herbicide use. However, according to recent studies, it should be treated as an endangered species (EN category) in the country.

Arabis Recta Vill. (Brassicaceae) In Poland: Distribution, Habitats And Threat Assessment

Department of Plant Taxonomy, Phytogeography and Herbarium, Institute of Botany, Jagiellonian University, Kopernika 27, 31-501 Kraków, Poland

Biodiversity Research and Conservation

Arabis recta is one of the rarest species in Poland. It has been reported from 15 sites, mostly in the Nida Basin (Ma≥opolska Upland). The plant is a component...

Arabis Recta Vill. (Brassicaceae) In Poland: Distribution, Habitats And Threat Assessment

Pubblicato online: 30 nov 2012

Pagine: 47 - 54

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10119-012-0002-9

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